HAMPSHIRE ROAD, B71 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B71 2PS

HAMPSHIRE ROAD, B71 2PS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This B71 2PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B71 postcode area, which has experienced 289 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B71 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B71 2PS, encompassing approximately 2088 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B71 2PS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A4196 with total crimes: 7
  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Old College Drive with total crimes: 2

HAMPSHIRE ROAD, B71 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.49-55.56%
Shoplifting63.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87100.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8938.46%
Vehicle crime58.620.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.48-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.7618.18%
Shoplifting86.23300.00%
Other theft33.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4450.00%
Public order31.44200.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.41-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour45.27-20.00%
Other theft41.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-71.43%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6818.18%
Vehicle crime76.23600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.35150.00%
Other theft32.39200.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.970.00%
Shoplifting75.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0637.50%
Vehicle crime45.27300.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.06-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Burglary31.44-66.67%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.55-13.33%
Burglary96.23350.00%
Shoplifting64.31500.00%
Public order42.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.800.00%
Vehicle crime47.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202418
June 202413
May 202411
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B71 2PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4196
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crookhay Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bilport Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Surrey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1